For the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s championship or bust. That puts an awful lot of pressure on head coach Scott Brooks in what will be his most challenging season yet. Russell Westbrook’s second surgery and the loss of Kevin Martin leave some big holes in the rotation, and Brooks has some interesting decisions to make over the season as a result.
To keep the Thunder atop the Western Conference without Westbrook—and to make them the favorite with him—here are four adjustments Coach Brooks needs to make this season.
Trust Reggie Jackson
Kevin Durant is one of the best basketball players on the planet, and he has the skills to be the point forward for the Thunder. He was remarkable in the playoffs after Westbrook got hurt. But it would be unwise to make him do that during the regular season.
More importantly, he doesn’t need to.
Reggie Jackson stepped into Westbrook’s shoes and was a revelation. He played excellently in the playoffs, but he didn't have much responsibility on that team other than giving the ball to Durant.
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Article written by Shehan Peiris
4 Adjustments Scott Brooks Must Make for OKC Thunder This Season
October 8th, 2013 by Shehan Peiris Leave a reply »
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